Ocean Water Warning for 9 LA County Beaches
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LA County Department of Public Health has issued ocean water use warnings for 9 beach areas due to bacterial levels exceeding state health standards. Affected locations include Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, Herondo Street storm drain in Hermosa Beach, Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain, Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach, Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu, Ballona Creek at Dockweiler State Beach, Topanga Canyon Beach, Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, and Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey. Two beach areas — Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier — have been cleared. A 24-hour beach hotline is available at 1-800-525-5662.
“The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards:”
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LA County Department of Public Health has issued ocean water use warnings for 9 beaches in Los Angeles County after recent water samples showed bacterial levels exceeding state health standards. The warning covers 100-yard zones from specific storm drains and lagoons at Malibu Lagoon, Herondo Street, Sweetwater Canyon, Castlerock, Latigo Shore Drive, Ballona Creek, Topanga Canyon Beach, Inner Cabrillo Beach, and Mother's Beach.
Beachgoers should avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the warned areas. The public can call the 24-hour beach hotline at 1-800-525-5662 or visit publichealth.lacounty.gov/beach for a map and current conditions. Two previously warned areas — Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier — have been cleared after water quality returned to acceptable levels.
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LISTING OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRESS RELEASES
313 N. Figueroa Street, Room 806 | Los Angeles, CA 90012
| (213) 288-8144 | media@ph.lacounty.gov
For Immediate Release:
April 22, 2026
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards:
BEACH AREA WARNINGS:
The warning applies to the following locations:
· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.
· Herondo Street storm drain in Hermosa Beach. Near Hermosa Tower TK
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
· Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
· Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
· Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu
100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.
· Ballona Creek at Dockweiler State Beach. Near Dockweiler Tower 40
100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.
· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu
100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.
· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
Entire swim area.
· Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey
Entire swim area.
REASON FOR WARNING:
These warnings are issued because recent water samples showed bacterial levels exceeding health standards, which may increase the risk of illness.
BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:
Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:
· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20
· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24-hours a day on the County’s beach hotline: 1-800-525-5662. To View map of impacted locations and learn more, visit: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/beach
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